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Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore

WHRO Public Media

As America prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, WHRO presents this chronicle of America"s semi-quincentennial through the people, actions, and events that have shaped our country. This weekly feature offers a fresh and intriguing look at American independence through our region"s unique lens.

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Revolution 250 - Stories From The First Shore: "Food...

Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore ·

2025/09/12

What was for dinner in colonial Virginia? Meals were hearty, seasonal, and deeply rooted in tradition. Indigenous crops, African influences, and European methods combined to create a distinctive culinary culture that reflected the colony’s diversity. Explore how everyday meals helped shape Virginia’s identity.

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Revolution 250 - Stories From The First Shore:...

Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore ·

2025/09/05

In colonial Virginia, music was everywhere. From bawdy ballads in taverns to candlelight concerts in Williamsburg. Blending English, Scottish, African, and European traditions, these sounds carried stories of love, politics, faith, and freedom. Discover how music became the heartbeat of Virginia’s culture and set the stage for revolution.

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Revolution 250 - Stories From The First Shore:...

Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore ·

2025/08/29

In Northampton County, the courthouse became a place of defiance long before open war. From petitions against “arbitrarye and illegall” taxes in 1653 to rejecting Parliament’s Stamp Act in 1767, local justices and citizens boldly challenged authority. By 1774, they burned tea in protest and sent food to Boston. Discover how Virginia’s Eastern Shore turned its courthouse green into a stage for revolution.

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Revolution 250 - Stories From The First Shore: "The...

Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore ·

2025/08/22

In 1769, Parliament’s new taxes pushed Virginia’s burgesses from the Capitol to Williamsburg’s Raleigh Tavern, where they pledged no more British goods. Washington, Lee, and Jefferson joined merchants and planters in an act of economic resistance that spread across the colony. Discover how the Non-Importation Agreement ignited unity.

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Revolution 250 - Stories From The First Shore:...

Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore ·

2025/08/15

Williamsburg’s rise from quiet plantation crossroads to revolutionary capital began with its riverside location and healthier climate. Colonial leaders, scholars, and patriots shaped a city where debates in the House of Burgesses helped spark independence. Discover how Williamsburg became Virginia’s political and cultural heart.

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Revolution 250 - Stories From The First Shore:...

Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore ·

2025/08/08

Tobacco built fortunes in colonial Virginia--but at what cost? From the arrival of enslaved Africans in 1619 to overproduction and economic collapse by the Revolution, this episode explores how farming shaped Hampton Roads. Discover how demand, labor, and a single crop set the stage for a fragile economy.

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Revolution 250 - Stories From The First Shore:...

Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore ·

2025/08/01

Before revolution gripped Virginia, Princess Anne was already a force. An agricultural stronghold east of Norfolk’s shipping lanes and Williamsburg’s political halls, its fertile fields drew planters, and inlets nourished trade and tradition. But by 1775, quiet farms gave way to gunfire. Discover how Princess Anne helped fan the flames of America’s fight for independence.

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Revolution 250 - Stories From The First Shore:...

Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore ·

2025/07/25

In 1768, Norfolk faced a deadly outbreak—and a radical medical solution. But hope turned to chaos when fear, politics, and violence collided. Discover how a bold attempt to fight smallpox ignited riots, shattered trust, and revealed deep divisions in colonial Virginia.

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Revolution 250 - Stories From The First Shore: "The...

Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore ·

2025/07/18

Long before the revolution, Norfolk thrived as a colonial powerhouse. As a lifeline to the British Empire, by the 1770s, the port bustled with merchants, shipbuilders, and sailors, fueling Atlantic trade. However, when tensions with Britain escalated, this vital port became a flashpoint. Discover how Norfolk’s rise and fiery fall marked a turning point in America’s revolutionary journey.

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Revolution 250 - *Bonus Content* "Sports in Colonial...

Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore ·

2025/07/15

Award-winning journalist and WHRO segment producer Connor Worley takes us deeper into the sporting life of colonial Virginia. From the spectacle of horse racing to the brutal thrill of cockfights and rough-and-tumble wrestling, these contests were not just entertainment but expressions of power and control. Sport upheld social order, blurred class lines, and exposed the colony’s deep racial divides. Connor Worley speaks with local and national historians, bringing us into a world where competition

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Revolution 250 - Stories From The First Shore: "Sports"

Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore ·

2025/07/11

In 18th-century Virginia, sport was more than spectacle—it was status, control, and coded defiance. Horse racing dazzled the elite, while cockfights and wrestling matches drew crowds across class lines. Beneath the excitement, enslaved labor powered the play. Discover how colonial sport revealed the tensions and hierarchies of early American life.

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Revolution 250 - Stories From The First Shore: "Norfolk"

Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore ·

2025/07/03

In the 1700s, 'Tidewater' became an economic powerhouse and cultural crossroads. Norfolk emerged as a thriving port, linking the colonies to the wider Atlantic world. Yet beneath the prosperity lay deep divisions—loyalties to the British Crown, a diverse population, and mounting unrest. Learn more about Norfolk’s strategic importance at the heart of the revolutionary conflict.

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